Nominations Hearing

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announced today a hearing to consider the nominations of Ms. Jessica Rosenworcel and Mr. Ajit Varadaraj Pai, to be Commissioners of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

“I am pleased to announce this important step in the confirmation process,” Chairman Rockefeller said.  “These are exceptional nominees who will be effective advocates at the FCC.  As we consider these nominations, I remain committed to working with my colleagues to address any concerns and move these nominations to a full Senate confirmation as expeditiously as possible."

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Majority Statement

  • Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV

    U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation

Testimony

  • Ms. Jessica Rosenworcel

    to be a Member
    Federal Communications Commission
    Download Testimony (537.33 KB)
  • Mr. Ajit Varadaraj Pai

    to be a Member
    Federal Communications Commission